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#171957 - 06/16/18 05:09 AM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: gratefuljed]
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@ Gratefuljed,

I read that your sons probably will make safe queens of there knives. Are they in to big knives? If I would not have any Randall knives and somebody gave me one as a surprise, I would be the happiest with the Smithsonian. That is one impressive knife. 3/8" thick blade steel and 11 inch long blade. You have all kind of options and you could ask your sons what they like, or will that ruin the surprise?

As a close second option (just my opinion) you can buy the 12-9 #14 grind. That is the biggest knife in Stainless Steel that Randall makes. That is also an impressive and beautiful knife. One more option is the more classic Sportsman Bowie, the regular 12-9. I love Randall Bowie knives laugh
You also have two other model 12 big Bowie knives (shown on their site), but I like the ones I mentioned the most. The Smithsonian is the heaviest and widest Bowie that Randall makes.

Watching a mostly gun (but sometimes) a knife reviewer is what got me attracted to Randall knives.Ever since I saw this beast of a knife I wanted one and Captain Chris got me a beatiful piece a few months ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFYSvtMtBpk&t=548s

I have a nephew that I like a lot and some day I will order a Smithsonian for him. He likes knives and guns, but his mother hates them. So when he lives on his own (he is 14 now) I love to see his face when he opens a box and uncle Micha gave him one of the biggest and in my opinion the most beautiful Bowie knives on earth!

A big knife like that will never be forgotten. Every now and then there will be a birthday or something like that. Somebody brings up knives and it will be shown by a proud owner.




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#171959 - 06/16/18 08:10 AM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: gratefuljed]
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Originally Posted By: gratefuljed
Mick, that is a good looking blade..what is the handle? It looks good...I too am in the Land of Enchantment, a little more high desert than your knife appears to be!


Thanks Jed!

The handle shape is what Randall calls their "Border Patrol" profile and the handle material is made of green Micarta. I got the inspiration for this knife from another member here on the board, "Cut it out". My knife has the carbon steel blade and a brass single hilt.

When you get a chance, you should check out his thread on "User Pics". He has a great collection of Camp/Utility style Randalls.

User PIcs....

I live in up in the mountains of Southern NM in Lincoln County (AKA: Billy the Kid country). We are at 7000 feet elevation here and I love it....grin

Where abouts are you?
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#171961 - 06/16/18 08:46 AM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: mic214]
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Jed,
Here's one with a "single finger" grip style

:-)Rocky


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#171964 - 06/16/18 11:35 AM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: thevalueman]
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Great knife, beautiful handle material.
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#171994 - 06/16/18 03:27 PM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: Sphinx3000]
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Oh Lord, this is gonna get expensive! I think the best idea for my kids is to get each of them the carving set. They will get to use them and who doesn’t like great kitchen tools. I can then take some time and get them another great Randall. I really like all the options and since you all have shared what you like I get to see them with a more discerning eye. Thanks a lot,

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#172057 - 06/17/18 01:48 PM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: gratefuljed]
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I think the carving sets are a great idea!

I would love to have one myself…… grin
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#172070 - 06/17/18 03:49 PM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: mic214]
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If one doesn't hunt or fish, the Randall carving set would be the most useful gift. How else would one need a fixed blade knife on a regular basis. I've probably had nearly 100 Randalls and the only one I ever used was a 10-5 in the kitchen. A carving set would be great to have.
YMMV, as I don't hunt or fish, there are many, many that do.
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#172072 - 06/17/18 04:21 PM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: Byrdguy]
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Here's my set. I added a Steak Knife and a 21 for smaller de-boning work. The 21 is a carbon blade with natural patina.


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#172075 - 06/17/18 04:27 PM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: W Polidori]
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Warren, Good add on the 2 utility knives!!!

I use my carving set regularly!! Their great heirloom pieces or for special wedding gifts.
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#172076 - 06/17/18 04:34 PM Re: Which knife to use, or not use [Re: CrazyCajun]
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Without a doubt Steve.
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